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X283 EVS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,354 mi
Last recorded20,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 EVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 20,354 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pedal and brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Vehicle in poor condition advise not driven

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,679 miles

brake pipes corroded around load valve area

ferrules slightly corroded on front brake flexis

light corrosion to whole underside of vehicle

tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to whole underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2014 15,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to whole underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,255 miles

front number plate cracked

rattle from heat shield on cat

Fail 27 Nov 2013 14,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

rattle from heat shield on cat

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,813 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind on the front brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,888 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 9,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 8,417 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2007 8,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,783 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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X283 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X283 EVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X283 EVS registered?

X283 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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